Crozer-Keystone Health System

Exciting New PMHNP Opportunity – Minutes Away from Center City Philadelphia

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Community-Based Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

Crozer Health is undergoing significant transitions and continues to focus on providing high-quality, trauma-informed, and patient-centered care. The mission is, “To Share the Joy of Caring. To be the Trusted Health and Community Partner in Delaware County.”

Crozer Community Campus is a fast-paced primary psychiatric outpatient clinic that is looking to expand its services to this underserved community. Serving children/adolescents, adults, and older adults/geriatric populations, we address a wide spectrum of mental health conditions, ranging from common ADHD, depression, grief, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and more. This outpatient clinic promotes a life-long learning environment, with dedicated psychiatric attendings and other psychiatric nurse practitioners (NPs) available to discuss optimal treatment approaches. Regular one-on-one teaching sessions can be scheduled with both the attending psychiatrist and NPs. We foster continuous education and provide protected time for weekly lectures and presentations on evidence-based standards of care and treatment approaches.

This location is less than a 20-minute drive from Philadelphia, 90 minutes north of New York City, 90 minutes east of historical Lancaster County, and less than two hours from the beautiful New Jersey and Delaware shores.

Crozer Health’s Community Campus Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic is seeking a dedicated and motivated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to care for this underserved population. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, a strong decision-maker, and capable of thinking outside the box. The candidate must have the clinical skills to identify and manage common triggers and barriers that lead to acute exacerbations of mental health conditions. Organizational skills and effective time management are also essential.

The PMHNP will be an active participant within a multidisciplinary treatment team, including a dedicated psychiatric attending, other PMHNPs, therapists, and both administrative and on-the-field case managers. Together, we collaborate to support patients in their journey toward mental health recovery. Daily clinical tasks include diagnosing mental health conditions, developing treatment plans, and prescribing and managing psychotropic medications.

Full-Time and Part-Time Options Available

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Be an active member of the Crozer-Chester Medical Center Department of Psychiatry, in good standing with clinical privileges.
2. Provide psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and medication management in collaboration with the unit Medical Director or his/her designee for clients seeking psychiatric care at Crozer Health’s Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic.
3. Provide empathetic support to clients and families, including education and counseling on medication usage, side effects, and available alternatives.
4. Demonstrate the ability to function as a proactive team player in a fast-paced outpatient environment, ensuring high-quality care for clients.
5. Participate in educational and mentorship activities to further enhance clinical skills.
6. Maintain accurate and timely client records in compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as clinic policies and procedures.
7. Possess a strong knowledge of pharmacology and psychopharmacology.

Qualifications:

• Pennsylvania state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP).
• Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) through an accredited organization (e.g., ANCC).
• Current DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.
• Preferred Qualifications: Two years of experience (will consider new graduates).

Skills and Competencies:

• Superior administrative and organizational skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics (a plus).

Benefits:

• 26 days of paid time off each year, including CME.
• 6 legal holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance plan (including medical, dental, and vision).
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Malpractice insurance coverage provided.

Training and supervision.